NORFOLK, VA-Craig Brazell scored twice and hit a solo homerun and Craig Diaz had three hits and scored twice as the Norfolk Tides (N.Y. Mets AAA Affiliate) defeated Old Dominion University, 5-0 in the Bank of the Commonwealth Classic Tuesday night at Harbor
Park.

Sophomore outfielder Keith Hahn had the Monarchs only hit, a single with two outs in
the sixth inning. Norfolk scored three runs in the second on consecutive hits by
Diaz, Danny Garcia, Rodney Nye and Javier Cardona after Brazell led off with a walk.
in the third inning, with two outs, Brazell homered to right, the Garcia doubled home
Diaz. Tides pitchers were used for both teams.

Former UNC Wilmington standout Jason Roach picked up the victory for the Tides.
Roach along with Matt Ginter, Pat Strange and Royce Ring together fanned four and walked none.

The Tides open their regular season on Thursday night. ODU hosts 24th
Ranked N.C. State Wednesday night at 7 p.m.